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As capital of the province Saskatchewan, Regina is the 16th largest city in Canada. The city features 100 parks, several museums and many entertainment opportunities and attractions for both children and adults. Regina's visitors and residents can learn about the city's history at museums, or experience performing arts at one of the venues. Parks and golf courses are also available for enjoying Regina's outdoor beauty.

Museums

Visitors have several opportunities to learn about Regina history. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) educates guests on the natural and geographical cultures of the Saskatchewan area. Visitors can also explore the T. Rex Discovery Center in the Fossil Research Station inside the museum. The Regina Plains Museum (reginaplainsmuseum.com ) highlights Regina and the people who helped shape the city through the years. The museum also explores the city's neighborhoods and cultures. The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (sshfm.com) in Regina looks at sports and athletes from the area during the past century. The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society (shfs.ca) also highlights the history of the area, focusing on preserving the history to educate for the future. The Saskatchewan Science Center (sasksciencecentre.com) is geared toward both children and adults

Golf Courses

Golf enthusiasts have several options in Regina. Sherwood Forest Country Club (sherwoodforestcc.com) and Aspen Links Golf and Country Clubs (emeraldparkgolf.com) are two public golf courses in Regina. Sherwood Forest Country Club, which features camp sites and picnic sites, offers a nine-hole golf course. Aspen Links features an 18-hole course with membership options available. Play 18 (play18indoorgolf.com) and First Tee (firsttee.ca) are two indoor golfing facilities that allow golfers to enjoy the sport during winter. Paradise Miniature Golf (paradisecinemas.ca) at the Paradise Entertainment Centre offers miniature golfing for the whole family.

Parks

Regina is home to over 100 parks, from small neighborhood parks to larger city parks. The Wascana Centre Park (wascana.sk.ca) is the largest. The 2,300-acre park is home to the Legislative Building, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Royal Saskatchewan Museum and the Saskatchewan Science Center. Visitors to Wascana Centre Park can enjoy the park's Skate Plaza, featuring hand-rails, jumps, stair-sets and other attractions for skateboarders, as well as special events throughout the year, which include 5K races, car collectors conventions and various tournaments and competitions. The Regina Floral Conservatory (reginafloralconservatory.ca) is open to the public September to June, and allows visitors to tour the conservatory and learn about flowers and plants the conservatory grows.

Attractions

Visitors interesting in taking in the beauty of Regina from a unique angle can visit the Skydive South Sask (skydivesouthsask.ca) and sign up for individual or tandem jumps. The Globe Theatre (globetheatrelive.com), ideal for theater and performing arts enthusiasts, shows several plays and musical productions every year. The theater also houses the Globe Theatre School, a program for schoolchildren to learn about live performances. Conexus Art Centre (conexusartscentre.ca) is home to the Regina Symphony Orchestra, and hosts many traveling productions each year. Paradise Entertainment Centre (paradisecinemas.ca) offers attractions for children and adults, including miniature golf, an arcade and a movie theater.

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